Supply Chain Manager

About the role

The Supply Chain Manager will lead procurement, production control, inventory management, demand planning, and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP). This role ensures materials and capacity align with production needs while improving on-time delivery, inventory performance, productivity, and cost.

The ideal candidate is a strategic, analytical, and hands-on supply chain leader who can balance long-term planning with the day-to-day needs of a manufacturing operation. Strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and a track record of improving supply chain performance are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead supply chain functions including procurement, production control, inventory management, demand planning, and S&OP.
• Develop and maintain production schedules that align customer demand with available labor, equipment, materials, and outside services.
• Lead the S&OP process and collaborate with Sales, Operations, Finance, Engineering, and other departments to align forecasts, capacity, inventory, and production plans.
• Manage supplier relationships, including pricing, lead times, quality, delivery performance, and supplier development.
• Establish and monitor supply chain KPIs, scorecards, and performance metrics.
• Analyze inventory, production, and cost data to identify opportunities for improved efficiency, profitability, and delivery performance.
• Develop inventory strategies to maintain adequate materials while minimizing excess inventory.
• Partner with Manufacturing to resolve production and supply chain issues and ensure customer commitments are met.
• Drive Lean, continuous improvement, and standardized work initiatives across supply chain and production control.
• Lead, coach, and develop supply chain and production control teams while establishing clear goals and accountability.
• Develop long-term strategies for demand planning, capacity optimization, productivity, and cost reduction.
• Provide regular reporting and recommendations to senior leadership regarding supply chain performance, risks, and improvement opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 10+ years of experience in supply chain and production control.
• 5+ years of experience with Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP).
• Previous leadership experience managing procurement, production control, and/or inventory functions.
• Experience in Engineer-to-Order (ETO) and Make-to-Order (MTO) manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of supply chain, production planning, inventory management, and procurement.
• Strong negotiation, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive organizational change.
• Strong Excel skills and experience working with large data sets.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with multiple priorities and production deadlines.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without restriction and without the need for current or future sponsorship.